Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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254. To ask the Minister for Health the reason only ten concerns relating to nursing homes were reported to safeguarding teams from the period from 2020 to the end of November 2022, out of more than 3,000 concerns recorded by HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6198/23]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible

Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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255. To ask the Minister for Health if the mistreatment of a patient in a nursing home (details supplied) was reported to safeguarding, HIQA and-or An Garda Síochána; if any investigation took place into who was responsible for locking the door of the room in question; if any disciplinary procedures were instituted in relation to the locking of the door; if the patient and-or their family were involved in any investigation; if they were offered supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6199/23]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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Adult safeguarding is an important matter for all of society, agencies, and Government Departments. My Department takes all allegations of abuse/mistreatment of vulnerable adults very seriously.

There are various structures and processes available to protect against abuse within the health sector and ensure prompt action including legislative and policy measures.

Significant work is ongoing to further strengthen health sector adult safeguarding policy and legislation, building on the robust structures already in place.

The Question relates to Disabiliy centre, registered by the Chief Inspector for people with disabilities operated by the HSE .

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent Authority established to drive continuous improvement in Ireland's health and personal social care services, monitor the safety and quality of these services, and promote person-centred care for the benefit of the public.

HIQA's disability inspection team is legally responsible for the monitoring, inspection and registration of designated centres for adults and children with a disability

HIQA has confirmed that in line with the service providers obligations under the regulations, the provider notified the Chief Inspector about an incident. An inspector engaged with the provider and found that they had taken appropriate action in response to the situation.

The centre was inspected on a number of separate occasions and on the most recent inspection there were no non-compliances found in the centre and inspectors found that residents had a good quality of life and safe place to live, including good practices in relation to safeguarding.